Senior Construction Project Manager - Healthcare

Company Description

Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities.

Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend Heery is searching for a Senior Project Manager to oversee and manage projects for our prominent Healthcare clients.  Knowledge of Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP) systems is required. 

Specialized expertise serving healthcare clients with complex capital projects and programs, hospital construction including renovations and expansions, acute medical centers, trauma centers, ambulatory care centers, imaging suites, and/or emergency departments is preferred.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, have excellent communication skills, be able to take the initiative and drive activities with limited supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Provides overall management and administration of pre‐design, design, and construction and commissioning services.
• Confirms that appropriate project authorization and funding is in place before activities begin; prepares cash flow projections and monitors financial performance.
• Assures that all necessary jurisdictional approvals are obtained and that all applicable codes and standards are met.
• Diligently pursues the timely completion of any punch list and project closeout activities.
• Provides overall project cost control, schedule management and quality assurance for projects from the design phase through project closeout.
• Anticipates potential problems that may jeopardize project success and identifies alternative solutions.
• Assures that projects adhere to approved scope, are completed within budget, on schedule and at the prescribed level of quality. Maintains project records and produces various reports.
• Maintains critical project information in an automated project management system on a continuous basis.
• Administers the process of selecting design professionals, consultants and contractors to design and construct. This includes preparing scopes of work, soliciting for services, evaluating credentials and interviewing potential contractors, evaluating references and past performance, and negotiating fees and services.
• Works closely with Client’s project and facilities management personnel to coordinate MEP equipment requirements, installation procedures, and performance testing.
• Coordinates Infection Control practices, Life Safety measures, and outage requests related to projects.

Qualifications

• Possess thorough knowledge of design and construction management practices.
• Ability to effectively communicate (in oral and written form) and to use a computer for email, correspondence, reports, spreadsheets and automated project management systems. Ability to create management reports.
• Ability to coordinate work with stakeholders, campus designers, other project managers, government agencies, and other service and support agencies.
• Ability to manage project finances, make and review estimates, negotiate contract change orders with A/E firms and contractors, and to develop and manage value‐ engineering efforts. Ability to perform contractor and A/E evaluations.
• Ability to review construction drawings and specifications for constructability.
• Knowledge of national, state and local codes and regulations applicable to the design and construction of facilities.
• Experience with site logistics and environmental/sediment/erosion control is beneficial.
• Ability to function in a team-oriented environment, taking on new tasks with enthusiasm and energy.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, or related field is required.  
• A minimum of ten years of recent construction/ project management experience (healthcare preferred) is required.

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

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